LaVie Lactation Massager, Breastfeeding Support for Clogged Ducts, Mastitis, Improve Milk Flow, Engorgement, Medical Grade Teal

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If you’re among that group, try other methods. Sometimes, positioning your baby differently while feeding can help, as can feeding more. You can also use warm compresses and cold compresses to unclog ducts. If the ducts are particularly painful, consider taking some over-the-counter pain reliever. These pain-relieving tactics can also help if you have engorged breasts. Foda MI, et al. (2004). Composition of milkobtained from unmassaged versus massaged breasts of lactating mothers. Other lactation massagers are differentiated by their power source. Some are manually powered (ie, there’s no motor and no vibration, meaning they’re just like any rolling massager that you might use), while others are electric. Some mothers feel a little iffy about using the electric massagers in such a sensitive area, but they’re considered quite safe. Use the small tip to reach deeper into the breast ducts. This is great for keeping milk flowing and preventing clogs in the breast. You may also try this type of massage on your own. You may even feel the nodes draining under your touch. If you’ve had recent surgeries or other issues, it may be best to leave this type of massage to the professionals. For muscle tension

Hold the massager with your thumb placed between the buttons and the small tip. Press into the breast, while moving towards the nipple. This technique applies pressure on your milk ducts and moves the milk forward which can help you empty more effectively. Just hold it on your breast or simply slip it into your bra and let the good vibrations do their work. Many lactation massagers come with multiple vibration modes, so you can adjust the intensity of the massage to suit your needs. And some even come with a heat setting for further relief. To start, apply a warm compress like a washcloth dampened with warm water across the breast you're going to massage. Breast massage can be done without this step, but using moist heat helps to encourage blood flow and the loosening of clogged ducts.Plus it's waterproof! (Happy boobs, happy mama, happy baby.) Interested in more lactation massager products? Try our collection of massagers. Designed for all breasts

When you're ready, begin by using your fingertips to gently massage from the top of the breast toward the nipple. You can use straight or circular motions as you move toward and over the nipple and areola. Move your attention to the sides of your breasts, continuing in a circular pattern. You may even want to make fists with your hands and gently roll or knead your breast. True, it’s manual. But it’s definitely easier to use than your hands. It’s also very economical, and you never have to recharge it. No wonder so many nursing mothers give it high praise! Why We Like It: BREAST CARE ESSENTIALS: Breastfeeding tools for stubborn clogged ducts, let-down lags and tired, worn-out boobs.Oxytocin is especially important because it improves your postpartum mental health and it causes your uterus to return to its normal shape. Oxytocin is produced naturally when your baby feeds, but the lactation massage can increase that production as well.